describe (someone or something) as (something)

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describe (someone or something) as (something)

To make a descriptive statement about someone or something. Anyone who describes you as "shy" must not know you very well, chatterbox!I wouldn't describe the car as "new" per se—but don't worry, it's in very good condition.

describe someone or something as something

to describe or portray a person or a thing as something or as being in some particular state. Would you describe her as a woman of average height?We described the building as a collection of contemporary architectural clichés.

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